About this Event
Build a Bankable Business Plan
5-Week Cohort + Capital Connection: Live Q&A with Local Lenders
Starts: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hybrid: Online & Location (Live Sessions):
📍 Kanab City Administration Building
26 N 100 E, Kanab, UT
Turn Your Business Idea or Business Growth Strategy into a Lender-ready Plan
This hands-on 5-week cohort is built for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to create a professional, strategic business plan that will help as they seek capital.
Each week, you'll join interactive sessions that walk through the key components of a strong business plan, from market strategy to financial projections. Between each session businesses will each receiving personalized, 1-on-1 consulting to help apply what you learn to your business plan.
Whether you're just launching or preparing to grow, this program helps you create a clear plan for success. As a bonus, it ends with a live lender panel so you can hear directly from the funding experts.
Program Includes:
- 5 expert-led workshops (in-person & virtual sessions)
- 1-on-1 advising with an SBDC consultant between each session
- Custom industry reports (BizMiner, IBISWorld) to guide strategy
- Free tools for pricing, cost modeling, financials, and more
- Final lender event: Capital Connections — Live Q&A with Local Lenders
Schedule Overview
Week 1: March 12 (Live)
Company Overview, Customer Segments, Value Proposition
Week 2: March 26 (Virtual)
Competitive Landscape, SWOT, Differentiation
Week 3: April 9 (Live)
Cost Modeling, Pricing Strategy, Customer Lifetime Value
Week 4: April 23 (Virtual)
Brand, Marketing Strategy, Goal Setting
Week 5: May 14 (Live)
Use of Funds, Personal Financials, Intro to Projections
Capstone Event: Capital Connections
Live Q&A with Local Lenders (Open to the public — details to come!)
Who Should Attend:
- Startup founders preparing to seek funding
- Existing businesses seeking to grow or pivot strategically
- Entrepreneurs who want to create a professional, goal-aligned plan
- Anyone needing a roadmap for pricing, funding, and marketing
Why It’s Different:
This isn’t a generic business course, it’s real-world planning, supported by one-on-one consulting to help you build a business plan that’s clear and aligned with your goals.
✅ No cost to attend
✅ Limited cohort size for better support
✅ Open to entrepreneurs in Kane & surrounding counties
Presented by the Utah SBDC
This training is hosted by the Utah Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with local community resources to support small business growth in Kane County.
Event Venue
26 N 100 E, 26 North 100 East, Kanab, United States
